Download or read book Captain Philip Markopoulos a Patton s Hero written by Evi Martyn and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2009 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABOUT THE BOOK CAPTAIN PHILIP MARKOPOUlOS, A PATTON'S HERO" is a true and incredible military story of an American officer who escaped death and execution many times only by a sheer stroke of FATE. The story unfolds during WW2 and reads like a Hollywood first class movie. The author Evi Matyn is giving a remarkable account of the life, military adventures and heroics and great achievements of this HERO. But, WHO IS THIS MAN From a cantor of the Orthodox Church, to General Patton's headquarter, to the operatic and concert stage. He has been called magnanimous, fascinating, magnificent, talented, magical, courageous, caring, unforgettable, and a hero. The son of immigrants, imbued by the everlasting values and traditions of his Greek ancestors, he lived in an era, when youth had visions. It is those visions he served when he fought during the SecondWorld War. His multi-faceted life exemplifies an unusual combination of courage, talent and integrity. His experiences during WW2 are compelling and an inspiration as to how one can make it through even the most dangerous challenges. Facing death many times he was always saved by some Divine intervention he called FATE. As a military intelligence officer he had the privilege to serve under America's most Legendary General, George S. Patton. He said once: '''If I didn't have a father I would have loved for Patton to be my father."

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